New Laws, Myths, and other Perils in Ethical and Legal Practice

An in-person seminar for Tennessee mental health professionals

The continuous evolution of counseling and mental health practice brings with it many new opportunities but also an increase in ethical and legal complexities and the misconceptions that often surround them. More than ever, it is essential for practitioners to identify these misconceptions and myths and acquire the information necessary to practice within the standard of care.

This in-person seminar is designed to shed light on a variety of misunderstood ethical and legal issues and assist practitioners in avoiding the related risks. Examples of the topics addressed include:

• New TN laws regarding duty to warn, consent for minors, & access to minors' records.
• Surprising dangers associated with providing life coaching.
• Risks of online counseling companies.
• Unseen pitfalls of the “supervision triangle.”
• Myths and misconceptions about practicing across state lines.
• and more

Upon completion of the training participants will be able to . . .

1. Describe the recent changes to Tennessee statutes regarding minors and the duty to warn.
2. Determine the ethical and legal risks of providing coaching services through a mental health professional's practice.
3. Outline the potential risks associated with working with online counseling companies.
4. List the common misconceptions regarding practicing across state lines.
5. Discuss the risks associated with supervision triangles.

Terry Casey, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, HSP (TN #1975) conducts webinars/seminars on a variety of topics (e.g., teletherapy/interjurisdictional practice/interstate compacts, advanced ethics & legal issues; ethics & legal issues with minors, ethical & legal issues in private practice)* for counseling and mental health professionals across the country. For the past 15 years, he has taught Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Lipscomb University's CACREP-accredited M.S. program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For 17 years he served as the Clinical Director for a large counseling and psychological services organization based in Nashville. He also served for several years as the Chair of the Ethics Committee Chair for a state-level professional organization. Dr. Casey operates a private practice in Franklin, Tennessee through which he provides consultation services to private practices and counseling/mental health-related organizations.

*For a complete list see Rencounselingtn.com.

This in-person seminar provides 3.0 CE hours (3.0 NBCC hours) through Lipscomb University’s CAREP-accredited M.S. program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Continuing education requirements of the various licensing boards can change without notice. Always check your licensing rules/board to be sure about the current CE requirements for your license type and state.

The Lipscomb University, Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Science has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4585. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Lipscomb University, Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Science is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Refunds are available through Eventbrite up to 48 hours before the starting time for the event. Note that the Eventbrite's fees are not refundable.

Plan to arrive early on campus. October 11 is Fall Break for the university students but if there are other events on campus that day parking could be a challenge after 8:00 a.m. The Ezell Center is #2 on the map below. The closest parking is the lot [P] immediately in front of the Shinn Center (#1). Parking lots P2 & P1 are also nearby.

All registrants will receive seminar materials via email a few days before the event. The materials will be sent to the email address provided by the registrant at registration. Important! The email containing the materials will be sent from [email protected] (NOT through Eventbrite). If you have not received the materials by October 9th, please (1) check your spam folder and (2) check any other email accounts that may have been used to register you. If you still do not find the materials email [email protected] no later than Oct. 9.

There are currently no plans to record this in-person seminar.

The best way to contact the event organizer is through email: R[email protected]

Online registration: Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the starting time for the event. Note that the Eventbrite fees are not refundable.

There are currently no plans to record this in-person seminar.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lipscomb University Ezell Center, University Park Drive, Nashville, United States